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B23 5SA

Erdington

Birmingham

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Detailed insights for B23 5SA

Overview

Postcode B23 5SA is located in a major urban area, within the Erdington ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Erdington Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Erdington Town is £45,808 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Short Heath Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
86.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Erdington Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Erdington Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

86.5%

Approximately 86.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Erdington Town is £45,808 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Erdington Town near B23 5SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Erdington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B23 5SA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Erdington

N/A

Walking directions to Erdington
0.4 mi

Chester Road

N/A

Walking directions to Chester Road
1 mi

Wylde Green

N/A

Walking directions to Wylde Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B23 5SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miShort Heath ParkMediumWalking directions to Short Heath Park
0.3 miAbbeyfields ParkSmallWalking directions to Abbeyfields Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
6,886.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.15(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.71(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.73(+47%)
Burglary
9.27(+128%)
Vehicle crime
6.34(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
63.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
9.23%
African
15
5.54%
Pakistani
14
5.17%
Caribbean
12
4.43%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
41.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
12.37%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
109
81.95%
Owns outright
6
4.51%
Other social rented
6
4.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.01%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Erdington

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)188
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £291K

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,073 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Erdington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£407,000£299
Semi-Detached68£270,000£282
Terraced71£215,000£232
Flats31£98,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Erdington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Erdington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,000£91,250£172,500£142,500
2017£276,500£96,250£194,500£154,998
2018£277,500£99,975£200,000£162,750
2019£290,000£129,950£213,250£170,000
2020£299,950£115,000£221,000£165,000
2021£271,999£115,500£232,500£180,000
2022£347,500£123,500£258,000£214,500
2023£350,000£120,000£265,000£216,750
2024£359,000£125,000£265,500£205,000
2025£399,500£108,500£265,000£221,000
2026£342,500£87,500£254,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Erdington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Erdington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£151£193£159
2017£212£156£206£174
2018£242£166£210£184
2019£249£266£221£178
2020£254£196£218£185
2021£262£192£239£203
2022£301£192£265£214
2023£347£191£293£249
2024£320£197£287£227
2025£319£194£282£233
2026£251£171£289£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Erdington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Erdington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025227, Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SFFlatsLeasehold£134,000
15 Aug 2025245, Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SFTerracedLeasehold£185,000
30 Apr 2025237, Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SFFlatsLeasehold£70,000
06 Jun 2025208, Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
05 May 202618, Enfield Close, Birmingham, B23 5SEFlatsLeasehold£85,000

Schools

In the B23 5SA postcode area, located within Erdington Town, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B23 5SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAbbey Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHighclare SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNurseryOsborne Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 5SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miDhillon Convenience Store252 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SBWalking directions to Dhillon Convenience Store
0.3 miLa Morosanu71 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LRWalking directions to La Morosanu
0.3 miCostcutter63-65 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miKhyber Shop70 Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UEWalking directions to Khyber Shop
0.3 miStation Supermarket & News64-66 Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UEWalking directions to Station Supermarket & News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B23 5SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Raymond Moore

Erdington - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Robert James Cambray Alden

Erdington - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Paulette Hamilton

Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham ErdingtonE14001093
WardErdingtonE05011135
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Erdington TownE02001849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 023AE01009002
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B23 5SA

Is B23 5SA (Erdington Town) safe?

The area around B23 5SA records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B23 5SA?

The median sale price around B23 5SA in Erdington Town is £235,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 188 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B23 5SA?

There are 18 schools close to B23 5SA, including Abbey Catholic Primary School (Good), Highclare School and Osborne Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B23 5SA?

The closest station to B23 5SA is Erdington, about 510 m away.

How deprived is the area around B23 5SA?

B23 5SA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B23 5SA (Erdington Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 5SA is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gareth Raymond Moore (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robert James Cambray Alden (Conservative and Unionist Party).